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SC H3525

SC H3525
Victims' Services and Compensation


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Introduced
01/14/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
04/02/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

126th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 14-1-211.5, Relating To Training And Technical Assistance For Municipalities And Counties Regarding Crime Victim Funds, So As To Change A Reference From The Department Of Crime Victim Assistance Grants To The Department Of Crime Victim Compensation; By Amending Section 16-3-1200, Relating To Compensation Of Crime Victims And Conduct Of A Victim Or Intervenor Contributing To Infliction Of Injury, So As To Update A Reference To The Definition Of "intervenor"; By Amending Section 16-3-1420, Relating To Definitions For Purposes Of The Article On Crime Victim Services Training, Provider Certification, And Statistical Analysis, So As To Remove An Unnecessary Definition Of "witness"; By Amending Section 16-3-1430, Relating To Victim Assistance Services, So As To Remove References To Spouse Abuse And Reference Domestic Violence And Update The Statute To Reflect Victim Services, To Replace Representatives Of The State Office Of Victim Assistance With Representatives Appointed By The Chair Of The Victim Services Coordinating Council, And To Make Other Technical Changes; By Amending Section 16-3-1510, Relating To Definitions For Purposes Of Victim And Witness Services, So As To Revise The Definition Of "criminal Offense"; And By Amending Section 17-25-45, Relating To Life Sentences For Persons Convicted Of Certain Crimes And The List Of "most Serious Offense," So As To Delete An Obsolete Reference.

AI Summary

This bill makes several technical amendments to South Carolina laws related to crime victim services and compensation. The bill updates references from the "Department of Crime Victim Assistance Grants" to the "Department of Crime Victim Compensation" and modifies various sections of the state code concerning victim services. Key changes include revising the definition of "victim service provider" to clarify who qualifies, removing an unnecessary definition of "witness", updating language around domestic violence services, and replacing representatives from the State Office of Victim Assistance with representatives appointed by the Victim Services Coordinating Council. The bill also adjusts the definition of "criminal offense" to provide more precise language about what types of crimes are covered and removes an obsolete reference in the list of "most serious offenses". These amendments aim to improve clarity, remove outdated terminology, and ensure more accurate and effective support for crime victims in South Carolina. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor and does not alter existing pending legal actions or rights.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 04/10/2025)

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